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Each week we publish stories about the best wines and spirits, our experts, upcoming events, and beverage industry news. And, don't miss our new IWSC Insights series, where we take an in-depth look into drinks businesses and markets around the world. Looking for recommendations? Visit our consumer website Club Oenologique to read our top 10s and reviews.

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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Ilkka Sirén

Our third Wine Communicator nominee Ilkka Sirén sits down with the IWSC to share more about his experiences working in the wine industry

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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Tom Cannavan

Wine Communicator nominee Tom Cannavan tells the IWSC about his journey into wine, favourite regions, and the highlights of his career

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Wine Communicator of the Year nominee: Mariano Braga

The IWSC catches up with Wine Communicator nominee Mariano Braga to find out more about his impressive career in wine

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Save money on shipping with bottle collection at ProWein

The IWSC is calling all producers to enter now and bring your bottles to ProWein 2018, where the IWSC will be offering bottle collection at its stand to help entrants save money on shipping

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Shortlist announced for Wine Communicator of the Year 2018

A raft of talented nominees went forward for one of the industry’s most sought after accolades - the IWSC Wine Communicator of the Year 2018, sponsored by Veronafiere

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Nominate now for The Julian Brind Memorial Trophy

Nominations close this week for The Julian Brind Memorial Trophy, which celebrates outstanding achievement in the wine industry

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Koshu wine on the rise

Nine Japanese wineries showcased their Koshu wines at a trade tasting in London last week. Laurel Bibby reports

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IWSC offering bottle collection at Wines of Portugal Tasting

The IWSC will be hosting a stand at the Wines of Portugal Grand Tasting next week, where the Competition will also be offering bottle collection

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IWSC announces Chinese Wine Tasting

The IWSC and the Institute of Masters of Wine have announced the most comprehensive tasting of Chinese wines ever held in the UK

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Top 10 whiskies for Chinese New Year

In celebration of Chinese New Year, Keeper of the Quaich Steve Notman, one of Greater China's leading independent voices on whisky, lists his top 10 IWSC winning whiskies to enjoy during the festivities

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